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Transmission Support CROSSMEMBER: Removal

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  1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING .
  2. Install a suitable high-lift transmission jack.
  3. Remove the wire harness from the rear crossmember.
    Fig 1: Locating Wire Harness At Rear Of Crossmember
    G03908863Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the rear transmission insulator nuts.
    Fig 2: Identifying Transmission Support Insulator Nuts
    G03889099Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  5. Remove the LH crossmember bolts and nuts.
    1. Loosen, but do not remove, the bolt and nut indicated.
      Fig 3: Locating LH Crossmember Bolts
      G04649734Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Remove the RH crossmember bracket bolts and nuts.
    1. Remove the bracket bolts and nuts.
    2. Remove the bracket.
      Fig 4: Locating RH Crossmember Bracket Bolts
      G04649735Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  7. Remove the RH crossmember bolts and nuts.
    Fig 5: Identifying RH Crossmember Bolts And Nuts
    G03920816Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  8. Remove the LH crossmember bolt, nut and the crossmember.
    1. Remove the bolt and nut
    2. Remove the crossmember.
      Fig 6: Locating LH Crossmember Bolt
      G04649737Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.